Dopamine Therputic Ranges & Repsonses Flashcards
1
Q
Negligible beta-adrenergic response
A
2.0 to 5.0 mcg/kg/minute
2
Q
Beta-adrenergic responses
-positive chronotropic effects
-Positive inotropic effects
A
5.0 to 10 mcg/kg/minute
3
Q
Alpha-adrenergic responses
-vasoconstriction
-increased blood pressure
-increase preload
A
10 to 20 mcg/kg/minute
4
Q
May increase the heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand to undesirable limits
A
> 20 mcg/kg/minute